Since Z3ta+ is a little different than most other synths when it comes to its modulation matrix, there are things that should be extremely simple to do which aren't so obvious here. Often I'll have an LFO running and just want to route a control to increase the LFO's amplitude. Routing it like how most of us normally would ends up turning the LFO's amplitude to
zero unless a control is being used. I wanted something that kept the LFO running at default settings, and the control to only change the amplitude of an LFO
that is already active in the default state.
Below is a simple template for a dubstep wobble bass where the modwheel increases the wobble depth. Keep in mind this trick is useful for a lot more than just wobble basses, but any sound that uses an LFO -- pads, sound effects, etc, etc, etc. Example: A vintage string ensemble pad where you use LFOs on the pitch of 1 or more additional oscillators to create your own chorus effect. You want the chorus effect you made to be there when MW value is 0, and just use the modwheel to increase its depth.
http://www.4shared.com/file/hW3wim65/Xenos_Wobble_Template.html What I did was stack 2 LFOs and copy the
exact same speeds on LFO 1 and 2, route them both to Filter 1, then add the Modwheel control to only LFO 2. Now when the modwheel is at zero, you get the wobble effect and moving the modwheel simply makes it more pronounced. This is a workaround to achieve something that is done far more simply in most other synths, but it definitely works like its supposed to without any unwanted effects, which is suprising because we're effectively using 2 LFOs to do the job of 1.
Another trick is "matrix stacking", which is used on the pitchbend settings that change the "wobble" speed in the above template. Sometimes you want to use values higher than the maximum settings and stacking identical mod lines accomplishes this.
Since there are a LOT of Z3ta+ users out there, I thought some of you might find these ideas useful.